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Oh I feel your frustration with the treadmill - I really don't like it, but I do confess to having one in my garage that I used for winter marathon training when it was too icy outside to be safe. However, it now houses boxes of wine and acts as a useful rack for storing skis.....
4 gym and 2 runs works for now - I will adapt when it starts to get too much. However, I have to say that my previous marathons have all been run with no strength training, and with a very VERY poor diet, and since I have started strength training and eating 3 proper meals a day, my running doesn't seem to be nearly as much effort to complete, so I think all in all, the "new" combination is probably a whole lot better than the "old" way of me doing things!
We shall see - I really really really want a marathon PB, so I may need to switch it up considerably in the summer. In the meantime, I'll keep working on my strength and on doing those damned hill runs and get myself into a good place on which to build the long milage after Easter.
I've got a half marathon in April that I have entered for.....that's my first target.0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »However, it now houses boxes of wine and acts as a useful rack for storing skis.....
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Sorry ladies, I need to catch up.
I have bee exhausted all week. Yes, I'm ovulating. Sometimes being a girl sucks.
I'm tired and I can't think straight. I made so many mistakes at work because reading is fundamental. I even b*tched out somebody who didn't really deserve it (Yes, she screwed up, but she offered to fix it and I didn't see because I didn't read the email correctly.) I always hate when that happens.
Anyway, I finished shopping for my kids. Big ordeal with that. TRU didn't have something because they gave them all away as a promotion and I couldn't even buy it, and Amazon was price gouging. However, today I found what I need at Game Stop, so tragedy averted.
I got to the gym today for a good liftig session and burned off some stress.
Trouble concentrating. S5 B2: Reverse lunges 2x12@25s, Inv. Rows, KB Swings 2x12 @25, SA Push press 2x12@25
Happy weekend. North American friends keep warm.0 -
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Aigre - Thanks! My final day in this job is Thursday, my result is the same night, and then my new job starts on 3rd Jan - nothing like a bit of stress in your life right?! Haha. I feel good that the house is on the market, I just hope it sells before the one that we really like gets sold!
As you may expect, my eating and training has not recovered. I will have more time in the new year to get back on top of everything, and I'm ok with being a re-starter in January like so many others
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Stephie - crazy times! Must be hard trying to keep the house all straightened up for the holidays as well!
Samntha - sorry you aren't feeling well. Good for you on getting your workout in though!
Kimi - that's awesome! The only other long race I have done was a half marathon when I was about 23 years old. I think my time was around the 2:32-2:35 mark. I feel like I could beat that with some good training this time. But we'll see!
Saturday I did Strong Curves, Week 9-12, workout C#3 on Saturday
Hip thrusts w 3 sec pause - 3x15@103 lbs
Inverted row - 3x10
Squats - 3x10@70 lbs
Bench press - 3x10@53 lbs
Reverse hyper - 3x15@BW
Hanging knee raise - 1x10, 2x5
cable chop - 1x10 each side
Chin ups - 3 negatives@40 lbs assist, 1x3@60 lbs assist, 2x3@75 lbs assist. I added these in to try to make some faster progress on chin ups.
Yesterday I ran my usual 6.1 mile route. It had snowed on Saturday but then warmed up to 50 degrees, so was running in puddles and ended up with soaked feet. Slower than last week I think simply from dodging puddles! But got it done.
Today is a rest day for me. I will finish up this cycle of Strong Curves this weekend and I think I'm moving on to the ETP training template. I'm a little intimidated by the volume, so I'm glad I'm able to start it over a vacation week. If it doesn't work out, I can always do the "advanced" template of Strong Curves.0 -
Strong Curves, Week 9-12, workout A #4 today
Hip thrusts - 3x20@103 lbs
Dumbbell bent over row - 3x8@35 lbs
Box/pause squats - 3x10@58 lbs
Pushups - 3x1 off floor, 3x6 off bench
Deadlift - 3x10@88 lbs
Side lying abduction - 1x30 each side
Swiss ball crunch - 1x30
Side crunch - 1x10 each side
Tired today as my daughter is sick and up a lot last night. Have a lot to do before Christmas, but committed to getting these workouts in!0 -
Hey everyone, checking in. Back to normal training this week though had a crappy squat day.... in hindsight this was probably because I'd only had 4 hrs sleep, done 8 hours at work and only eaten a protein bar and an apple Anyway, I only had 4 hours sleep because my sister had the baby! Hurrah, I am an Aunty to a very cute little dude. Can't wait to meet him in a few weeks.
Bench yesterday was fine - even with sore shoulders (trying new bar positions for the squat).
Deadlifts tomorrow look like a big ask..... am up to 5 sets of 8 at 90kg (198lbs) and considering my max thus far is 110kg (242lbs) it seems awfully close to be getting so many reps. Working on form there too - I do sumo DL and my right knee tends to not want to track so well as my left. This is an issue for initiating the bar off of the floor so is pretty important to sort out.
I also won a month's free membership at the gym on their 12 days of Christmas prizes - woohoo. All we have to do to enter is check in They announced it on their FB page and called me "strongwoman", which IMO is actually better than the prize 1 -
Jo - yeay for a free month of membership! You are killing it at powerlifting! Congratulations on the new little one in your family! I'm about to be an aunt in a couple weeks as well
Another crappy night of sleep due to my kids not wanting to go to sleep until 10 pm which is way past my bedtime. But got out at 5 am this morning for my 4.5 mile run. A little sluggish but felt good. Started listening to podcasts instead of music for a little change of pace. Lyle McDonald is tough at 5 am though.
Ordered myself a present from Santa - an adjustable bench, so I can finally do incline BP as all these programs have called for and I've just been ignoring for a while.1 -
Congrats to all those welcoming babies to their families!
I've been out of the gym since Saturday - came down with a chest infection, so have felt rather lousy - seemed to sleep for most of yesterday which was much needed, although I have ventured back to the office today. I've got some antibiotics so hopefully they will kick in soon and I can enjoy Christmas and get back to lifting!
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Hope this place picks up after New Years
Kimi - hope you feel better soon! Stuff has been going around like crazy here too.
Strong Curves, Week 9-12, Workout B #4
SL hip thrust - 3x15@BW
Chin ups - 3x3 with smaller band assist, 3x4 with larger assist
RFESS - 3x8@8 lbs DBs
OHP - 3x10@33 lbs
Good morning - 3x10@58 lbs
X band walk - 1x30 each side
Plank - 60 s
DB side bend - 1x10@20 lbs each side
All in all, still really tired. DD was coughing through the night and awake x3. Convinced myself to get up and do this workout but couldn't convince myself to push that hard on it. Hoping that even a middling effort is better than nothing.0 -
I qualified. OH MY GOODNESS.
Stephanie Willcox F.I.A
Looks good
Today was also my last day at work.
Aigre I promise you I will be back with a bang in January (and a new gym, and let's face it, likely to be a new routine) x1 -
Woohooo congrats Stephie! That's fantastic, well done. Now you can enjoy a well earnt break.
Aigre - it will.... always busy at the start of a new year.
Kimi - feel better soon!
Got all my DL reps yesterday! Can't quite believe it, Not lifted 90kg for more than 2-3 reps before so to do 5 x8 was crazy. It didn't even feel that heavy. My biggest issue is trying to keep my shoulders back whilst reaching for the bar in the set up. That said, my new trainer was awesome help, and told me that my back rounds less than his, so I'm pretty happy with that
Today is bench/ OHP - not my fave and the weight is supposed to be going up. I'm a bit tight from yesterdays efforts so I might go later in the day when I've loosened off a bit.1 -
I've been out of the gym for like a week. Didn't have work though I get paid for today. Gotta love the PTO. Sister had a little trial at a coffee shop for a potential job, so while she was doing that, I went and lifted. Does require waiting when I want to use the squat racks but once get one, it's all good. Just did what I felt like since went to the one closer to home that has the same size weights. I hadn't done pendlay in a long time but feels nice not having to stack plates to get the right height.
However, I keep making the error of not eating much aside from a little candy (peppermint peeps with lower half dipped in chocolate). Not good to have so little and do an afternoon lifting session. I got a tiny bit dizzy and had to sit down during my rests during a couple of sets.
squats - 2x10 @ 45, 1x8 @ 95 and with belt 4x5 @ 165
pendlay row - 1x8 @ 65 and 3x5 @ 95 tried one set with belt but it was weird
deadlift - 1x8 @ 135 and 3x5 @ 185 with belt
Then about 15 minutes walking on treadmill to clear my head, which is a struggle since cardio is located upstairs at this location.0 -
Dawn - glad you are liking your new gym!
Jo - that's a lot of deadlifting!
Stephie - yeay for new beginnings, and congrats on your exam results! A nice early Christmas present!!
3.1 mile run this morning. A little bit of black ice, so took it slower than usual. Tomorrow I'll finish up with Strong Curves.
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Merry Christmas everyone
Great run Aigre.
My lifting is done for the week, unfortunately have done zero cardio which leaves 2 x combat for this weekend. That's ok.... it'll give me something to do other than eat on Christmas day. In other news, I am finally up to 35kg (77lbs) on bench reps. A year or so I got 1 set of 5 @ 35kg, and then yesterday I got sets of 7, 7, 5/1, 6/1, 4/2/1 (with the / indicating a re-rack pause). I know it's still a little weight but I am so glad to now be seeing progression - my kind of Christmas present!0 -
Jo - Sounds great!
Aigre - Yay for run.
I enjoyed my days off from work back to everything. Working morning but that's okay. Sister and I had pizza for Christmas Eve. mmm so much cheese my stomach hates me but was so worth it.
Merry Christmas everyone!0 -
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Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas!
Bench day with no spotter today - could be interesting. Yukky squat day yesterday. Rest of the week had better be better! 'Tis almost the time when the MFP boards will be overrun with those making NY resolutions..... I don't think I have any other than "keep going" lol. How about everyone else?0 -
Back in the gym today....Lower body and hypertrophy. Round 1 day 4
SQ 3x8 @ 60kg 1x15 @ 50kg
Leg press 3 x 8 @ 85kg 1 x 15 @75kg
Leg curl 3x8 @15kg
Back extension 3x8@ 10kg plate
Standing calf raise 3x18 @ 20kg KB
Kneeling cable crunch 1x15 @ 12.5kg 2 x 15@ 15 kg
Lying leg raises 3x15
side planks 3 x 30 secs each side
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Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I had an awesome day since the kids were so excited. Still trying to figure out my new Apple Watch!
I moved my long run from Sunday to Monday this week. 6.1 miles yesterday, again just under 10 min/mile.
Today I started my new ETP lifting program. It's a "bro split" I think, so we will see if I like it. First day is chest day. I got a new inclining bench to be able to do this workout, so it was all new exercises and I was having trouble figuring out what weights to use. Failed on the incline press a few times but yeay for safeties.
Incline bench press - 1x5@53 lbs, 1x5@55 lbs, 1x3@60 lbs, 1x3@55 lbs, 1x2@60 lbs (failed last rep). Next time I may choose 1x5@53, 1x5@55, 3x3@57 or 58.
Decline bench press - what a weird exercise. 5x6@33 lbs
DB narrow grip bench press - 5x6@15 lbs DBs
DB chest fly - 1x8@8 lbs DBs, 1x8@10 lbs DBs, 1x8@12 lbs DBs, 1x8@15 lbs DBs. Next time I would do 4x8@12 lbs DBs
Overhead tricep extension - 4x12@10 lbs
Then I went out and ran 2 miles at a quick 9:15 pace. Felt good and fast.
Tomorrow is squat day. Looking forward to it!
Eating has been awful. Way too many leftovers around and easy access to cookies and leftover lasagna and roast beef. Can't wait til all this temptation is gone and I can get back to a regular routine.0 -
Squat day went well! Will be sore tomorrow, though!
Squats - 1x5@33 lbs, 1x5@55 lbs, 1x5@80 lbs, 1x5@85 lbs, 3x3@90 lbs
RDL - 4x8@83 lbs
RFESS - 4x8@BW
Farmer walks - 15 lbs DBs x ?# of ft, just walked around the house a bit, x4
Reverse lunges - 4x8@33 lbs
Back extensions - 4x30@BW
Valslide push aways - 4x10
Reverse crunches - 5x10
Forced myself back to logging today and it's not so bad despite eating a hamburger at the zoo for lunch. Enjoy the last days of 2016, all!0 -
Merry Christmas ladies! Or Happy Hanukah.
After a week out of the gym, I went back today. Started tracking food on Monday. Surprisingly didn't gain ANY holiday Weight BONUS!
SLide Mtn climber x30
SLRDL 2x10@30s
Push-ups 2x10
Cable BOR 2x10@30s
Front Squat 2x10@70
Doing the front Squats at the end is HARD!0 -
Had a cold through most of this week. Did get in a lifting session today, though. fibonacci's!
BOOM!0 -
Still sore from squats yesterday, but got in a 4.5 mile run anyway. In the cold and rain.
Then came home and made lobster cream pasta for dinner. Boom, as beeps would say0 -
It's just where they are in the Stage 5 workout.
Feel better Beeps. At least you got a session in.
I will go to the gym tomorrow. I'm trying to force myself to get some things done as vacation winds down.0 -
Got all kinds of stuff done today. Gym, Cleaning, Laundry
Strong S5 B3
Roll outs 2x10
KB Swings 3x8@ 30lbs
SA PP 3x8@30lbs
Inverted Rows 3x8
Reverse Lunges 3x8@ 30s
Cleaned the kids' room, started to put Christmas away.0 -
Nice workout, Sam, and yeay for getting stuff done around the house!
Today was deadlift/back day.
Deadlifts - 1x5@103 lbs, 1x5@120 lbs, 1x5@125 lbs, 3x3@130 lbs
Inverted row - 5x8
Chin ups - 10x4, had to use my strongest band to get this volume. May need to adjust this as there is too much resistance at the bottom to be building much strength there.
Meadow rows - 5x12, weight of bar only
Cable row - 4x12 resistance band
Bent over row - 4x12@20 lbs was pretty fried at this point and even that light of a weight was tough!
15 min incline treadmill walk
Trip to the zoo in the cold. We are apparently the only family who needs to get outside so bundles up for zoo trips and such.
Tomorrow is OHP/shoulders day.0 -
Shoulders/Arms day today
OHP - 1x5@33 lbs, 1x5@40 lbs, 1x5@45lbs, 3x3@45 lbs
Lateral DB raise - 4x10@8 lbs
Scrape the rack press - 4x8@33 lbs
Reverse curl - 5x10@whatever the weight of my DH's ancient EZ curl bar is
Rear lateral raise - 4x12@5 lbs
Incline DB hammer curls - 4x10@8 lbs
DB front raise - 4x10@5 lbs
All in all a really humbling workout. My upper body strength is nonexistent, even after lifting for a year. My forearms in particular will be really sore. I have so far to go.0
